Charlton are only two points clear of the Championship relegation zone and two Premier League promotion hopefuls now visit The Valley in the space of three days. Chris Powell’s side face Middlesbrough tomorrow before hosting Cardiff on Tuesday.

Powell said: “They’ll be tough tests. With a quarter of the season gone it’s now about taking on board what has happened to us so far, trying to improve.”

Joyous Jackett

Millwall thrashed Huddersfield 4-0 last weekend and travel to Nottingham Forest tomorrow looking to extend their six-game unbeaten run in the Championship.

Kenny Jackett’s side, who are 15th in the table, have not been beaten since they lost against Brighton in September.

There was more good news for Millwall fans yesterday with midfielder Jimmy Abdou committing his future to the club by signing a two-year contract extension.

It’s stacking up well for Barnet

Barnet might be bottom of League Two but Graham Stack believes they can make the play-offs this season.

The Bees appear to have turned a corner since last month’s arrival of Edgar Davids and are unbeaten in three games.

Former Arsenal keeper Stack (right) said: “The aim has to be mid-table by January and then kick on and try and make the play-offs.”

Barnet host Oxford United in the FA Cup tomorrow.

All systems go for Mambo

Yado Mambo has been given permission to play for Wimbledon in the FA Cup by his parent club Charlton. Ahead of tomorrow’s trip to York, manager Neal Ardley said: “The game is a chance for players to make me sit up and

take notice. But don’t get me wrong, the Cup is still hugely important to us.”